Theaters and Studios Clash Over Bathroom Breaks in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'

Studios Apple Original Films and Paramount have objected to independent theaters inserting an unofficial intermission into Martin Scorsese's film "Killers Of The Flower Moon." While the studios want to preserve Scorsese's vision, the 216-minute runtime of the movie has led some moviegoers to appreciate the break. Theaters have since discontinued the practice after being reminded of the violation of licensing agreements. Intermissions have a long history in live theater and are still common in some countries like India. Scorsese defended the film's length, stating that people can sit in front of a TV for hours and should give cinema the same respect.